Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist (PET/CT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Radiology Service in Columbus, Ohio.

You will perform functional organ studies using static and dynamic imaging, inject radionuclides, and operate advanced imaging systems including SPECT/PET as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants may be referred while licensure/certification is pending, but full employment requires meeting all requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or eligible per VA policy
• Certification: NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility required
• Completion of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program with clinical training
• Temporary graduate NMT appointment possible if credentialing is pending and requirements are met

Responsabilités

• Produce and assess high-quality scans with independent judgement
• Operate and understand ancillary equipment and how results affect study outcomes
• Assess pre-therapy prep information and provide post-therapy education
• Develop and implement imaging protocols
• Analyze radiation exposure and seek reduction methods
• Ensure proper packaging and handling of radioactive material

Connaissances

High-quality scans

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Quality control imaging

Independent judgement

Pre-/post-therapy education

Formation

NMTCB Certification

ARRT (N) Certification eligibility

Nuclear medicine program accreditation

Outils

Imaging systems (SPECT/CT)

Description du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Radiology Service in Columbus, Ohio.

You will perform functional organ studies using static and dynamic imaging, inject radionuclides, and operate advanced imaging systems including SPECT/PET as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants may be referred while licensure/certification is pending, but full employment requires meeting all requirements.